Chrysler 300 SRT8 Owner's Manual

Chrysler 300 SRT8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....22 Windows ......35 Programming Additional Transmitters .
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..51 Transporting Passengers ....76 Seat Belt Extender .
  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up.
  • Page 15: Fob With Integrated Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) operates the igni- tion switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob.
  • Page 16: Ignition Key Removal

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal WARNING! Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK position and then remove the key. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power number of reasons.
  • Page 17: Sentry Key Immobilizer System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a position.
  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit- CAUTION! ters, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all additional part is physically held against the RKE doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
  • Page 19: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming and the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing, turn on If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integrated again for three seconds, and then turn off. keys, you can program new RKE transmitters to the The new integrated key is programmed.
  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information Rearming of the System The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is disarm it, the system will turn the horn off after three subject to the following conditions: minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes,...
  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm the System system will arm regardless of whether you are in the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and door, the alarm will sound.
  • Page 22: Illuminated Entry System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis- door.
  • Page 23: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. Refer to “Re- mote Key Unlock,”...
  • Page 24: To Lock The Doors

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In- when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. formation Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: RKE Transmitter Battery Service The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic battery.
  • Page 26: General Information

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot new batteries with your fingers.
  • Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If your transmitter fails to operate from a normal dis- How to Use Remote Start tance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Press and release the REMOTE START button Vehicle on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. onds.
  • Page 29: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
  • Page 30: Power Door Locks

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 If you press the power door lock switch while the key is 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) locks will not operate.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). position.
  • Page 33: Passive Entry System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Passive Entry System — If Equipped following procedure: The Passive Entry system allows you to unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without using the Remote Keyless Entry 1.
  • Page 34: To Place An Rke Transmitter In The Vehicle For Safekeeping - Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Go Only

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Doors 1st Press”, all doors will unlock if any door automatically unlatch unless another RKE transmitter is handle is grasped. Refer to “Remote Key Unlock” outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid. under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable To Lock the Vehicle’s Doors Features)”...
  • Page 35: Child Protection Door Lock

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit- lock control and pull it upward. ter in the vehicle.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is For emergency exit with the system engaged, move engaged, the door can be opened only by using the the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position, roll outside door handle even though the inside door lock is down the window and open the door with the outside in the unlocked position.
  • Page 37: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. Child Lock Control 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door To open the window part way, press the window switch trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. to the first detent and release it when you want the The window controls will operate only when the ignition window to stop.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 AUTO-Up Feature with Anti–Pinch Protection — If NOTE: Equipped If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the window will go up automatically.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors. To disable the window controls, press and release the window lockout button (setting it in the DOWN position).
  • Page 41: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by additional two seconds after the window is closed.
  • Page 42: Trunk Safety Warning

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by TRUNK SAFETY WARNING pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry WARNING! (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds. With the ignition switch in the ON position, the Trunk Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...
  • Page 43: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 and passengers seated next to a window, and the optional supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 44: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with and cause a collision that includes you.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, your injuries in a collision much worse. You might inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- of part of the belt.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: When the shoulder belt is adjusted to the full WARNING! downward position, it will not be at the bottom of the slot in the Trim Panel. This is normal and the intended lowest A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and position.
  • Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you will prefer a higher position. When you release the 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that folded webbing.
  • Page 51: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )

    Like the front airbags, the preten- authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: sioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe NOTE: Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both the BeltAlert .
  • Page 52: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending locked.
  • Page 53: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and extender should be used only if the existing belt is not allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic long enough.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com- NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal partment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the regulations that allow less forceful deployment. airbag covers.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc. This vehicle may also be equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window and/or supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat- WARNING! mounted side airbags, they are marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags, do not use acces- sory seat covers or place objects between you and the seat airbags;...
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the WARNING! (Continued) instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain side curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other and seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve cargo up high enough to block the location of the...
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat as far back as possible and use the proper child WARNING! restraint. (Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section.) Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger 5.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Airbag System Components WARNING! The airbag system consists of the following: Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Reminder Light The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in Knee Impact Bolsters the START or ON positions. These include all of the Front Acceleration Sensors items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru- ment panel, and the steering wheel and column.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 WARNING! ms. This is about half of the time that it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- to restrain the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side cur- between the occupant and the door. The airbag inflates tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner at a very high speed and with enough force to injure out of the way and covers the window.
  • Page 63 (SRS) component or SRS-related component or deflate. fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler LLC/ NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to Mopar . need airbag protection will not activate the system. This...
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a WARNING! few days or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the WARNING! (Continued) key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the driven.
  • Page 66: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- driving. plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the Event Data Recorder (EDR) possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to to assess and improve vehicle performance.
  • Page 67 Impact acceleration and angle provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved. Seat belt status 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC Brake status (service and parking brakes) product. Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.
  • Page 68: Child Restraints

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmission gear selection WARNING! Cruise control status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Traction/stability control status can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped) become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Infants and Child Restraints Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger Safety experts recommend that children ride airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least deployment could cause severe injury or death to one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind belt-positioning booster seat.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or restraint: collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- are provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it...
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in Improper installation of a child restraint to the the strap. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Seat belts with an automatic locking retractor have a In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the distinctive label on the seat belt webbing. The seat belt lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the must be in the Automatic Locking mode in order to buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening enable a child restraint to be tightly installed.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- seat where you are placing the child restraint.
  • Page 77: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
  • Page 78: Safety Tips

    76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a SAFETY TIPS well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of Transporting Passengers value exposed. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
  • Page 79: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The sure that all windows are closed and the climate control Vehicle BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the Seat Belts recirculation mode.
  • Page 80: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
  • Page 81: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......84 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ....87 Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror .
  • Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition System (VR) — Programming The Memory Feature ..129 If Equipped ......116 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation .
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..137 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped ......146 Lights-On Reminder .
  • Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate ......156 Rear Park Assist System ....175 To Set a Desired ACC Speed .
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 187 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ..192 Opening Sunroof - Express ... . . 188 Cupholders .
  • Page 86: Mirrors

    84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 87: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
  • Page 88: Power Mirrors

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when backing up. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. The Tilt in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 89: Heated Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. transmitter or the MEMORY switch on the driver’s door To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and trim panel to return the power mirrors to pre- swing the mirror cover upward.
  • Page 90: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped

    Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for NOTE: UConnect system operating instructions for these ra- following websites: dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right www.chrysler.com/uconnect corner of the Radio faceplate. www.dodge.com/uconnect UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system.
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 UConnect features Bluetooth technology - the global Voice Recognition Button standard that enables different electronic devices to con- Actual button location may vary with the ra- nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so dio.
  • Page 92: Operation

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The radio display will be used for visual prompts from For each feature explanation in this section, only the the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on combined form of the voice command is given. You certain radios.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 To activate the UConnect system from idle, simply press The following are general phone to UConnect system the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for pairing instructions: directions. All UConnect system sessions begin with a Press the PHONE button to begin.
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The system will prompt you to say the number you priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call. the highest priority.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow UConnect Phonebook, in the phonebook.
  • Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, downloaded names can be used.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Phonebook Download — Single Entry first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth connection to If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect the UConnect system, and then send the address allows the user to download entries from their phone via book entry via Bluetooth .
  • Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook Delete UConnect Phonebook Entry entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 After you enter the name, the UConnect system will Note that only the phonebook in the current language ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, is deleted. work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be wish to delete.
  • Page 100: Phone Call Features

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect system will then prompt you as to the the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear number designation you wish to call. a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook Conference Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while When two calls are in progress (one active and one on the second call is in progress.
  • Page 102: Uconnect System Features

    100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE hold may not become active automatically. This is cell After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press continue on the UConnect system either until the call and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system the name of the language you wish to switch to is operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If supported, this number may be programmable on After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button Towing Assistance. and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. NOTE: The UConnect system does slightly lower your...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Voice Mail Calling example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the VOICE RECOGNI- with Automated Systems.
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Press the PHONE button to begin. You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say network configurations. This is normal. Setup Confirmations.
  • Page 107: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular In order to un-mute the UConnect system: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. audio system. The UConnect system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Select Another Cellular Phone connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone This feature allows you to select and start using another and the UConnect system, follow the instructions de- phone paired with the UConnect system.
  • Page 109: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Press the PHONE button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say system Voice Training feature may be used.
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The Performance is maximized under: system will adapt to the last trained voice only. low-to-medium blower setting, To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default low-to-medium vehicle speed, settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts.
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 It is not recommended to store similar sounding low-to-medium vehicle speed, names in the UConnect phonebook. low road noise, Phonebook (Downloaded and UConnect Local) name smooth road surface, recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar.
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the UConnect system. When this happens, the connec- ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you tion can generally be re-established by switching the must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
  • Page 118: General Information

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep. These commands are universal and can be used from any The beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
  • Page 120: Commands

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition system understands two types of “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported “Disc”...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Radio FM Satellite Radio To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In To switch to satellite radio mode say “Sat” or “Satellite this mode, you may say the following commands: Radio”.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc − “Save” (to save the memo) To switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, you − “Continue” (to continue recording) may say the following commands: − “Delete” (to delete the recording) “Track”...
  • Page 123: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 System Setup Voice Training To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- may say the following commands: nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect system Voice Training feature may be used.
  • Page 124: Seats

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward, or to recline the seatback.
  • Page 125: Power Reclining Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Power Reclining Seats WARNING! The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control.
  • Page 126: Lumbar Support

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 127: Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise it, pull upward on the head restraint.
  • Page 128: Heated Seats

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats After turning the ignition ON, Press the switch once to This feature heats the front driver, passenger, and second select High level heating. Press the switch a second time row seats. The controls for each heater are located near to select Low level heating.
  • Page 129: Folding Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
  • Page 130: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a Memory Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
  • Page 131: Programming The Memory Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 1. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals, power tilt and telescopic steering column, and radio station pre- sets). 2. Press and release the SET (S) button on the Memory switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (1) within five seconds.
  • Page 132: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) Transmitter To The Memory Feature

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and release the SET (S) button on the Memory Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (2) (RKE) Transmitter to the Memory Feature within five seconds.
  • Page 133: Memory Position Recall

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the Memory memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during a recall. by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 When a recall is cancelled, the driver seat, side mirror, above.
  • Page 134: To Open And Close The Hood

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE seat will return to its previously set position when you NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of abled or disabled. Refer to “Automatically Move Seat the LOCK position.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the the open position.
  • Page 136: Lights

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approximately panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it.
  • Page 137: Automatic Headlights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On with Wipers for parking light and instrument panel light operation. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light, approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on and instrument panel light operation.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Deactivate Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the SmartBeam system. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Automatic High Beams,” under “Personal Settings 1.
  • Page 139: Headlight Time Delay

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Headlight Time Delay The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination “Delay Turning Headlights Off,” under “Personal Set- for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your tings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 140: Fog Lights

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights Multifunction Lever The front fog light switch is built into the head- The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The on the parking lights or the low beam headlights lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Turn Signals High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Move the multifunction lever up or down and the Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch corresponding turn signal indicator in the instrument the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever cluster flashes to show proper operation of the front and toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
  • Page 142: Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn off the light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is...
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 because a door is open. This includes the glove box light, Dome Light Position but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light second detent to turn on the interior lights.
  • Page 144: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first The multifunction lever operates the windshield detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper wipers and washer when the ignition switch is in operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent the ON position.
  • Page 145: Mist Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle Windshield Washers every second to a maximum of approximately 23 seconds To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward between cycles. (toward the steering column) to the second detent and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired.
  • Page 146: Rain Sensing Wipers

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity. Place the disabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under multifunction lever in the off position when not using the “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 The rain sensing system has protective features for the Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The rain sensing feature will wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans- following conditions: mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless...
  • Page 148: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.
  • Page 149: Adjustable Pedals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door driver to provide improved position with the steering trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to wheel. The switch is located on the front side of the pre-programmed positions.
  • Page 150: Electronic Speed Control

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward CAUTION! (toward the driver). Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
  • Page 151: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to show that the speed control system is on. To turn the system off, push and release the ON/OFF button again.
  • Page 152: To Set At A Desired Speed

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed Pull the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you to When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the CANCEL. lever downward to SET DECEL and release. Remove Pushing and releasing the ON/OFF button or turning off your foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will the ignition erases the set speed from memory.
  • Page 153: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to RESUME To Accelerate For Passing ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the increase. Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
  • Page 154: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes an infrared Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse system. It is not a substitute for active driving sight distance conditions.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes. WARNING! Adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
  • Page 157: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) The speed control lever (located on the right side of the You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above steering wheel) operates the ACC system. 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 158: To Activate

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch without a To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF/ previously set speed in memory. MODE button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “CRUISE OFF.”...
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed.
  • Page 160: To Cancel

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: You softly tap the brake pedal. You depress the brake pedal. You pull the speed control lever toward you to CAN- CEL.
  • Page 161: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 To Resume Speed Tapping the lever up once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) Push the lever upward (RESUME/ACCEL) and release. increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 162: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- itself.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “ATTENTION” will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity.
  • Page 165: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu CRUISE OFF The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is deactivated, the display will read EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument “CRUISE OFF.”...
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC READY ACC SET − When ACC is activated, the display will read “ACC − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. READY.” 1 — Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 — Set Speed 3 —...
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 The set speed will continue to display in place of the The ACC SET screen will display once again if any ACC odometer reading when changing the EVIC display activity occurs, which may include any of the following: while ACC is set.
  • Page 168: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings and Maintenance ACC Blinded Warning The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog, heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise or sunset).
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to an obstruction.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation. ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays ACC UNAVAILABLE, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality.
  • Page 171: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Precautions While Driving with ACC Offset Driving In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- offset from your direct line of travel.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turns and Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- or unexpectedly.
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 There will not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects and Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
  • Page 175: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 General Information To change modes, press and hold the ON/OFF/MODE button for at least one second in either the OFF state or CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT the READY state. Normal Cruise Ready will be dis- Classification Specifications: played once the mode becomes available.
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To set a Desired Speed To Cancel When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, tap the lever The system will disable Normal cruise control without down and release (“SET/DECEL”). The EVIC will dis- erasing the memory if: play the set speed.
  • Page 177: Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Turn Off REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM The system will turn off and erase the set speed in The Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid that senses for memory if: obstacles behind the vehicle. Refer to the Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this section for system limitations You push and release the “ON/OFF/MODE”...
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red to scan for obstacles up to 59 in (150 cm) away from the indicators, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear bumper fascia.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: INDICATOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL INDICATOR COLOR REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 59 in (150 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 1st LED 51.2 in (130 cm) Yellow 2nd LED 45.3 in (115 cm) Yellow...
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is Drivers must be careful when backing up even strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: CAUTION! Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly. The Rear Park Assist system is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in- Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could cluding small obstacles.
  • Page 182: Overhead Console

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink ), reading lights. storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroof switch.
  • Page 183: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
  • Page 184: Programming Homelink

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
  • Page 187: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of ING”...
  • Page 188: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
  • Page 189: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
  • Page 190: Opening Sunroof - Express

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express WARNING! Press the power sunroof switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any posi- Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tion.
  • Page 191: Pinch Protect Override

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Sunshade Operation tion if this occurs. Next, press the power sunroof switch The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the forward and release to Express Close. sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
  • Page 192: Sunroof Maintenance

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean There are two 12-Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. the glass panel. Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse. Ignition Off Operation The 12-Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to...
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash The center console outlet is powered directly from the receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by your battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent switch in the LOCK position.
  • Page 194: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! (Continued) After the use of high power draw accessories or CAUTION! long periods of the vehicle not being started (with Many accessories that can be plugged in draw accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in driven a sufficient length of time to allow the...
  • Page 195: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 CUPHOLDERS Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Front Seat Cupholders between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide center console.
  • Page 196: Storage

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
  • Page 197: Cargo Area

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen size coins). A slot in the top left and right side of the and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will storage compartment provides clearance for power cords hold CDs and alike.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make WARNING! sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap. The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling.
  • Page 199: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Electric Rear Window Defroster To help protect against personal injury, passengers The Electric Rear Window Defroster button is should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The located on the climate control.
  • Page 201: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....203 Compass Display ....226 Premium Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Communication (UConnect ) — Jack) ....... 236 If Equipped .
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD Satellite Radio — If Equipped And MP3 Audio Play ....269 (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..281 Notes On Playing MP3 Files .
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Kicker High Performance Sound System With Remote Sound System Controls — Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) – If Equipped ......291 If Equipped .
  • Page 205: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 7 - Radio 13 - Ignition Switch 2 - Instrument Cluster 8 - Climate Control 14 - Hood Release 3 - HAZARD Switch 9 - HEATED SEAT Switch* 15 - TRUNK RELEASE Switch 4 - Analog Clock 10 - Power Outlet...
  • Page 206: Premium Instrument Cluster

    204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 207: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS NOTE: A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven 1. Electronic Speed Control / Adaptive Cruise Control more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. (ACC) Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the electronic Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either speed control or Adaptive Cruise Control...
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the 9. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light problem continues, the message will appear the next time This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System the vehicle is started. (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap as long as four seconds.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist 12. Brake Warning Light System (BAS) Malfunction Indicator Light This light monitors various brake functions, The yellow Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including brake fluid level and parking brake / Brake Assist System (BAS) Malfunction Indi- application.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on ous.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. High Beam Light WARNING! This light will turn on when the high beam headlights are ON. Push the multifunction lever A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to coolant.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. The vehicle security light flashes rapidly when the ve- However, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as hicle security alarm is arming, and slowly when the possible.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 the charging system light remains on, it means that the CAUTION! vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and rized dealer.
  • Page 216: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic (EVIC) converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 25.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 This system conveniently allows the driver to select a Navigation system screens (if equipped) variety of useful information by pressing the switches Audio mode display mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver- Selectable Surround [DSS])
  • Page 218: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with also functions as a remote sound system con- compass reading and outside temperature, this trol.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in chime) motion) Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) Key FOB Battery Low (with a single chime) Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) Memory #1/#2 Profile Set...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after ACC Blinded — If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) setting the desired speed in the Adaptive Cruise system deactivates due to performance limiting con- Control (ACC) system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise ditions.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Vehicle In REVERSE Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer (with a single chime) — only available on vehicles to information on “Tire Pressure” and “Tire Pressure equipped with memory seats. Monitor”...
  • Page 222: Trip Functions

    220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Upshift Peak G-Force (if equipped with Performance Pages) Stereo (if equipped with Driver-Selectable Surround Digital Speedometer (if equipped with Performance Sound [DSS]) Pages) Video Surround (if equipped with Driver-Selectable Trip Functions Surround Sound [DSS]) Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: Audio Surround (if equipped with Driver-Selectable Surround Sound [DSS])
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle tion. loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
  • Page 224: Performance Pages - If Equipped

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Performance Pages — If Equipped Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset WARNING! when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- or START position.
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 1/8 Mile The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when 1/4 Mile conditions are met for the event to begin. Instantaneous G-Force Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph Peak G-Force (100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds.
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Braking Distance The distance and speed measurements will continue to When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was pressed.
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 The time and speed will continue to display until the When a force greater than zero is measured, the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed. display will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display. Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the...
  • Page 228: Keyless Go Display - If Equipped

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Keyless Go Display — If Equipped The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to new ignition state. If desired, the ignition state graphic change ignition states, the Keyless Go icon momentarily can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC appears in the EVIC display showing the new ignition MENU button until the display appears.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Automatic Compass Calibration 3. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Calibrate This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the Compass” is displayed in the EVIC. need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is 4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali- new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will bration.
  • Page 230: Navigation - If Equipped

    228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap- two seconds. tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 3.
  • Page 231: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE button can Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map Equipped display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but- Press and release the MENU button until “Surround ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu.
  • Page 232: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Warnings (Customer Information Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Features) Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following WARNINGS”...
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 “Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)” the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection, when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Each memory profile contains desired position settings “Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers” for the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if When ON is selected, the system will automatically equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steering column activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on (if equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets.
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime door. Refer to “Easy Entry/Exit Seat” under “Driver causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the Memory Seat”...
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock” “Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate Equipped and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are When ON is selected, all voice commands from the unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 237: Setting The Analog Clock

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 “Passive Entry” SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK When ON is selected, the Passive Entry System allows To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument you to unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and trunk without panel, press and hold the button until the setting is using the RKE transmitter unlock button, or the unlock correct.
  • Page 238: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If will remain tuned to the new station until you make Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone stations without stopping until you release it.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Sports Sports News News Talk Talk Nostalgia Nostalga Top 40 Top 40 Oldies Oldies Weather Weather Personality Persnlty By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Public Public is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 SETUP Button DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between will display the following: the following items: Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll subtitles to different subtitle languages that are through the entries.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and Menu Language — If Equipped OFF (if equipped). Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if VES™...
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling AutoPlay — If Equipped down and selecting other. Enter the country code using When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the to select the number and then push to select.
  • Page 246: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and press and release that button. If a button is not Buttons 1 - 6 selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you ton, the station will continue to play but will not be commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 stored into pushbutton memory.
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot”...
  • Page 248: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD MODE) RW/FF (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the another CD button is pressed.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ When reading discs recorded using formats other than WMA files).
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL frequencies in the following table are supported. In ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate supported by the radios.
  • Page 251: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the display for five seconds.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone Macrovision (UConnect ) (If Equipped) This product incorporates copyright protection technol- Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Section 3. tual property rights.
  • Page 254: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Multimedia System Radio (Rer/Ren) - If Equipped

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO Operating Instructions — Hands-Free (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side Section 3.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The Changing Daylight Savings Time clock setting menu will appear on the screen. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 4.
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone When selected, this feature will display the time of day 1. Turn on the multimedia system. on the touch screen when the multimedia system is turned off.
  • Page 257: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Scroll will remain tuned to the new station until you make control knob. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob to save another selection.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time AM/FM Button and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range SET/RND Button —...
  • Page 260: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
  • Page 262: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of Play. the current CD track/title. Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files;...
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rate.
  • Page 265: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
  • Page 266: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Equipped Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone begin to blink.
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow 16-Digit Character Program Type you to set the clock. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Display to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Sports Sports Tune/Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes.
  • Page 271: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 273: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD, MP3 modes. Random Play.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:...
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
  • Page 276: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode OFF).
  • Page 278: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped

    276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF NOTE: If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPod to this EQUIPPED port does not play the media. For playing an iPod , NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove REL/RET radios only with UConnect .
  • Page 279: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 NOTE: The iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI You may have to remove the connector pin protection connector. cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to connect- Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons ing the cable.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one jump to the previous track in the list, if you press this click, during the first two seconds of the track, will button at any other time in the track it will jump to the jump to the previous track in the list.
  • Page 281: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 During Scan mode you can also press the << SEEK the track to be played highlighted on the radio and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next display, press the TUNE control knob to select and tracks.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Preset 5 - Audiobooks MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your Preset 6 – Podcasts iPod . Pressing a PRESET button, will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
  • Page 283: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res/Reu Radios Only)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- dian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
  • Page 284: Selecting Satellite Mode

    282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Selecting Satellite Mode display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A the radio to exit this screen. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode.
  • Page 285: Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button (When Equipped) form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can tinuing to the next.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
  • Page 288: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)

    286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM Equipped) WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in IF EQUIPPED Section 3. Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™...
  • Page 289: Sirius Backseat Tv™ - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of amplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound from the original recording. Some audio will sound better in any stereo audio source.
  • Page 290: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped

    288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to your Video Entertainment System (VES)™, RER Navigation or REN Multimedia User Manuals for de- tailed operating instructions. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in- cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen integrated into the center console armrest.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers.
  • Page 292: Kicker Mobile Surround (Kms1) - If Equipped

    290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen- Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1) – If Equipped gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. The VES™ for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1). This feature offers the ulti- Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) mate movie experience by providing surround sound on the rear of the center console enable...
  • Page 293: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The remote sound system controls are located on the EQUIPPED surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock The remote sound system controls are located on the positions.
  • Page 294: Cd/Dvd Maintenance

    292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek displays radio and media mode information up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters, depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
  • Page 295: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 7.
  • Page 296: Automatic Temperature Control

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the controls on the climate control, from a dual sun- Automatic Temperature Control sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, from an infrared sensor located in the face of the climate control, and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle. The controls on the climate control provide the system with operator input.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for Air conditioning in this system is automatic. front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should Pressing the air conditioning control button while be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat in AUTO mode will cause the indicator in the occupants are present.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Manual Operation The surface of the climate control panel and the top This system offers a full complement of manual override center of the instrument panel should be kept free of features, which consist of blower preferred automatic, debris due to the location of the climate control mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode preferred sensors.
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297...
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to Bi-Level change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor.
  • Page 301: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 conditioning. An indicator in the button illuminates Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes when manual compressor operation is selected. will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off. NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. is not recommended because it may cause window Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but fogging.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....307 Automatic Transmission ....313 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 323 TCS (Traction Control System) ... 332 Acceleration ......323 BAS (Brake Assist System) .
  • Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Radial Ply Tires ..... 350 General Information ....366 Tire Spinning .
  • Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Loading ..... . 373 Loading ......375 Vehicle Certification Label .
  • Page 309: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Do not leave animals or children inside parked inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 310: Automatic Transmission

    308 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Keyless Go (If Equipped) The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK This function allows the driver to op- position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes erate the ignition switch with the push before shifting into any driving gear.
  • Page 311: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 To reinstall the button, position it with its lettering Normal Starting oriented horizontal and readable. Gently insert the but- Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button ton into the receptacle by pressing on the center of the button. If the button slips in easily, it has been installed NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm correctly.
  • Page 312: Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)

    310 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release the engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
  • Page 313: If Engine Fails To Start

    STARTING AND OPERATING 311 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine - Using ENGINE START/STOP Button WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
  • Page 314: After Starting

    312 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition quicker starts in cold weather.
  • Page 315: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 313 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to...
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Accelerator position The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Vehicle speed self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and break-in period.
  • Page 317: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Over-Temperature Mode WARNING! The transmission electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, normal operating temperature, the transmission will you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is change the way it shifts to help control the condition.
  • Page 318: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery). To access the override, remove the rubber tray from the storage bin located to the right of the shift lever.
  • Page 319: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 317 pressing the override tab, move the shift lever out of the PARK position. When complete, return the rubber tray to its original position. With Keyless Go — If Equipped To activate the override, with a valid keyfob (FOBIK) inside of the vehicle, and without the brake pedal pressed, press the START/STOP button once to go to the ACC position, or twice to go to the ON position.
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise...
  • Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when DRIVE the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- The engine may be started in this range.
  • Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be During cold temperature operation, you may notice driven to an authorized dealer for service. To reset the delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission transmission, use the following procedure: temperature as well as vehicle speed.
  • Page 323: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer AUTOSTICK as soon as possible. Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can the vehicle.
  • Page 324: Autostick General Information

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: for at least one second. The transmission will now In Autostick mode, the transmission will only shift operate automatically, shifting between the five available up and down when the driver manually moves the gears. shift lever right (D+) or left (D-). Autostick General Information An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic You can start out in 1st or 2nd gear.
  • Page 325: Starting And Operating 323

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Traction Autostick is engaged. When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES surface.
  • Page 326: Driving Through Water

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! Driving through standing water may cause dam- Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 328: Power Steering

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
  • Page 329: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- PARKING BRAKE pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- The parking brake should always be applied when the rized dealer. driver is not in the vehicle. No chemical flushes should be used in any power WARNING! steering system;...
  • Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down and then remove your foot from the pedal.
  • Page 331: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 by increased pedal travel during application, greater WARNING! pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential activation of the Brake Warning Light. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for number of reasons.
  • Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop. related motor noises.
  • Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Anti-Lock Brake Light WARNING! (Continued) The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural tem. The light will come on when the ignition laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond as long as four seconds.
  • Page 334: Electronic Brake Control System

    332 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system commonly referred to as ESP. This The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics system includes the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), the from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 335: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 333 BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency braking The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics maneuvers. This system detects an emergency braking from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the flashes when TCS is active. If the ESP/TCS Indicator condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the maintain the desired path.
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 The ESP system has three available operating modes: ESP ON again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will turn off. ESP On This is the normal operating mode for the ESP. Whenever NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode.
  • Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING illuminate, and the ESP OFF message will display in the WARNING! vehicle odometer. Press and release the TRIP ODOM- ETER button located on the instrument cluster to clear In the ESP “Full Off” mode, the engine torque this message.
  • Page 339: Synchronizing Esp

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and WARNING! ESP/TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is With the ESP switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emer- combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow gency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the engage to assist in maintaining stability.
  • Page 340: Tire Safety Information

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Mal- Tire Markings function Indicator Light will turn on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned OFF previously.
  • Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
  • Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
  • Page 344: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 345: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
  • Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 4.
  • Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: For the following example, the combined weight of The following table shows examples on how to calcu- occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities (392 kg). of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 349: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re- overload them.
  • Page 350: Tire Inflation Pressures

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure WARNING! (Continued) Information for vehicle loads that are less than the Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- mended cold tire inflation pressure. ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure Information”...
  • Page 351: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.
  • Page 352: Radial Ply Tires

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire Spinning tires could cause them to fail.
  • Page 353: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
  • Page 354: Replacement Tires

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
  • Page 355: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the ment. following precautions: Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions Because of restricted chain clearance between tires on the method of installation, operating speed, and other suspension components, it is important and conditions for use.
  • Page 357: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at during the winter. Standard tires are of the all season type different loads and perform different steering, driving, and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S and braking functions.
  • Page 358: Tire Rotation - Standard Tires

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Rotation — Standard Tires The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” as shown in the following diagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure.
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warn- on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire ing (Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM] Telltale Light) illu- pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least minates, you must increase the tire pressure to the three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1 km) after a three...
  • Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING TPM Telltale Light will still be ON. In this situation, the CAUTION! (Continued) TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires are After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- always reinstall the valve stem cap.
  • Page 361: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain Receiver module, correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the Four TPM sensors, and level to trigger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as recommended cold placard pressure value.
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
  • Page 364: Premium System - If Equipped

    362 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System — If Equipped The TPMS consists of the following components: The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Receiver module, technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each Four TPM sensors, wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec-...
  • Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display one or more low pressure messages (Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front, Right Rear) for three seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire...
  • Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
  • Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON. In addition, the next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic the TPM sensors.
  • Page 368: General Information

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
  • Page 369: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 367 FUEL REQUIREMENTS necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- 6.1L Engine mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- The 6.1L engine is designed to meet all fications, if they are available.
  • Page 370: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: your vehicle.
  • Page 371: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
  • Page 372: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal- Carbon Monoxide Warnings functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. WARNING! If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunc- Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
  • Page 373: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the...
  • Page 374: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    372 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the fuel system. portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc- the ground while filling.
  • Page 375: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 “Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Certification Label Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the the rear of the driver’s door.
  • Page 376: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    374 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the GVWR.
  • Page 377: Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND down low and be sure you distribute their weight as MOTORHOME, ETC.) evenly as possible.
  • Page 379: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....378 Without The Ignition Key ....390 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 380: Hazard Warning Flasher

    378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Press the Hazard Warning flasher switch to activate the The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the flashers. When activated, all directional turn signals will center of the instrument panel between the center air flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer- outlets.
  • Page 381: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 382: Tirefit Kit

    380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT Small punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
  • Page 383 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle 6. TIREFIT sealant hose WARNING! Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire.
  • Page 384 382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position, turn OFF WARNING! (Continued) the engine, and set the parking brake. Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to 3. Remove the TIREFIT kit from the trunk. come in contact with hair, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 (white fluid) will flow from the sealant bottle 5 through 15. Disconnect the air pump hose 1 from the underside the TIREFIT sealant hose 6 and into the tire. of the sealant bottle 5 by flipping the hose valve open. 10.
  • Page 386 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 20. Release the parking brake and drive the vehicle for 26. Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in approximately 10 minutes to ensure optimum distribu- PARK and start the engine. tion of the tire sealant within the tire. 27.
  • Page 387: Jump-Starting Procedures

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 NOTE: JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES If a pressure of at least 19 psi (1.3 bar) cannot be WARNING! maintained in the tire, the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- assistance.
  • Page 388 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in WARNING! (Continued) the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not engine compartment for jump-starting. allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth- 1.
  • Page 389 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal loads. 5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive battery post (+) in the engine com- partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery.
  • Page 390 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Refer to Synchronizing ESP under Electronic WARNING! Stability Program in Section 5 if the ESP/BAS light (in the instrument cluster) remains on continuously after You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing.
  • Page 391: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage...
  • Page 392: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat WARNING! Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- transmission, is only permitted within the following age or failure.
  • Page 393: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) CAUTION! while being towed, the key must be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment.
  • Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 6.1L ... . . 395 Engine Oil Filter ..... 402 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
  • Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System ..... 411 Bulb Replacement ..... 433 Brake System .
  • Page 397: Engine Compartment - 6.1L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.1L 1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
  • Page 398: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 399: Loose Fuel Filler Cap

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Loose Fuel Filler Cap For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on “Check Gascap”...
  • Page 400 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 4.
  • Page 401: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 402: Engine Oil

    American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range SM/CF, and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range Standard MS-10725.
  • Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 or equivalent. Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 0W-40 engine oil is preferred within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W-40 engine oil is also allowed for use.
  • Page 404: Engine Oil Filter

    402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes your area.
  • Page 405: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters proper maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
  • Page 406: Maintenance-Free Battery

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump-starting.
  • Page 407: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 WARNING! CAUTION! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 408: A/C Air Filter

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- time. carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
  • Page 409: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 filter. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. vehicle (text and arrows on the filter indicate this). The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 410: Windshield Washers

    408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
  • Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst...
  • Page 412 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
  • Page 413: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Cooling System flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any WARNING! accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- face of the condenser.
  • Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
  • Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Adding Coolant Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) coolant that allows extended mainte- tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F nance intervals.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant gine damage may result.
  • Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Coolant Level Points to Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles determining that the engine coolant (antifreeze) level is (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming adequate.
  • Page 418: Brake System

    416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle performance, poor gas mileage, and increased does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling emissions.
  • Page 419 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- section for the correct fluid type.
  • Page 420: Automatic Transmission

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder.
  • Page 421: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Fluid and Filter Changes Special Additives Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered proper maintenance intervals. product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the tives to the transmission.
  • Page 422 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi- Washing tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- underbody protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion...
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- CAUTION! sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- sibility of the owner. Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt MOPAR or equivalent is recommended.
  • Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Cleaning Headlights quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. scratch the elements.
  • Page 426: Fuses

    424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical Integrated Power Module solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. engine compartment.
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse When installing the integrated power module Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- — 15 Amp Washer Motor erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Blue may allow water to get into the integrated power —...
  • Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper — — — Pink — — — 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake System — — — Pink (ABS) Valves —...
  • Page 429: Rear Power Distribution Center

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel...
  • Page 430 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Yellow may allow water to get into the power distribution 40 Amp...
  • Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Diagnostic Link Connec- — 20 Amp Cluster Blue tor (DLC)/Wireless Con- Yellow trol Module (WCM)/ — 20 Amp Selectable Power Outlet Wireless Ignition Node Yellow (WIN)
  • Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Ignition Run — 5 Amp Antenna Module - if Orange equipped/Power Mir- rors — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic Sta- Orange bility Program (ESP)/ —...
  • Page 433: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 fused by the 25-amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The Cavity Car- Mini- Description passenger seat switch is fused by the 25-amp circuit tridge Fuse breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power Fuse window switch, and the passenger power window —...
  • Page 434: Replacement Bulbs

    432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlight – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ....... . D1S LIGHT BULBS —...
  • Page 435: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 BULB REPLACEMENT 2. Remove the two fasteners from the back of the tail light assembly. Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed.
  • Page 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly. 7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to 1 —...
  • Page 437 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 2 — Tail Light Bulb 3 — Turn Signal Light Bulb...
  • Page 438 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 12. Close the trunk. 4 — Backup Light Bulb 9.
  • Page 439: License Light

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Light Bulb 2 —...
  • Page 440: Fluids And Capacities

    438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters Formula) or equivalent * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
  • Page 441: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. The manu- facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 or equivalent.
  • Page 442: Chassis

    440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom- mended brake fluids.
  • Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..442 Required Maintenance Intervals ..444 Maintenance Schedule ....442...
  • Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure performed by any automotive repair establishment or the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- individual using any automotive part that has been...
  • Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle scheduled oil change is performed by someone other serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by...
  • Page 446 444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Change the engine oil filter. damage. Inspect the brake hoses and lines. Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
  • Page 447 Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 448 Inspect the exhaust system. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 449: Service Schedule

    Inspect the rear axle fluid. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 450 Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 451 Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 452 Inspect the exhaust system. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 453 Adjust parking brake on vehicles necessary. equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect the exhaust system. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 454 Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 455 Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect the exhaust system. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 456 Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 457 Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect the exhaust system. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 458 Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
  • Page 459 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 461 Reporting Safety Defects ....464 Chrysler LLC Customer Center ..462 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
  • Page 462 460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 467 Quality Grades ......466 Temperature Grades .
  • Page 463: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
  • Page 464: Chrysler Llc Customer Center

    Phone: (800) 992-1997 If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ship. They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621...
  • Page 465: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
  • Page 466: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) manufacturer. See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an to this vehicle. investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 467: In Canada

    Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, 3V9. maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- hicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,...
  • Page 468: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

    Chrysler LLC vehicles. your vehicle. Included are starting, operating, emergency and main-...
  • Page 469: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 470: Temperature Grades

    468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 471 INDEX...
  • Page 472 470 INDEX About Your Brakes ....327,329 Airbag, Side ......53,59 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 473 INDEX 471 Automatic Dimming Mirror ....84 Battery ....... 404 Automatic Door Locks .
  • Page 474 472 INDEX Brake/Transmission Interlock ....315 Chart, Tire Sizing ......340 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .
  • Page 475 INDEX 473 Computer, Trip/Travel ....220 Corrosion Protection ..... 419 Connector Cruise Control (Speed Control) .
  • Page 476 474 INDEX Dipsticks Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 332 Oil (Engine) ......400 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
  • Page 477 INDEX 475 Compartment ......395 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..62 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 478 476 INDEX Flash-To-Pass ......139 Additives ......369 Flooded Engine Starting .
  • Page 479 INDEX 477 Gasoline (Fuel) ......367 Head Restraints ......125 Gasoline, Reformulated .
  • Page 480 478 INDEX Holder, Coin ......194 Introduction ......4 Holder, Cup .
  • Page 481 INDEX 479 Latches ....... . 78 Engine Temperature Warning ....206 Hood .
  • Page 482 480 INDEX Oil Pressure ......214 Automatic Door ......29 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .
  • Page 483 INDEX 481 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ... . . 128 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....75 Memory Seat .
  • Page 484 482 INDEX Oil Filter, Selection ..... . . 402 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect ) ....88 Onboard Diagnostic System .
  • Page 485 INDEX 483 Programming Transmitters Release, Hood ......132 (Remote Keyless Entry) ....20 Reminder, Lights On .
  • Page 486 484 INDEX Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....77 Pretensioners ......48 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
  • Page 487 INDEX 485 Selection of Oil ......400 Sirius Backseat TV™ ..... 287 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .
  • Page 488 486 INDEX Steering Telescoping Steering Column ....146 Column Controls ..... . 138 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .
  • Page 489 INDEX 487 Inflation Pressures ..... 348 Recreational ......375 Life of Tires .
  • Page 490 488 INDEX Trunk Release, Emergency ....40 Vehicle Theft Alarm Trunk Release Remote Control ....39 (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 491 INDEX 489 Wind Buffeting ..... . . 39,189 Windshield Wiper Blades ....407 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) .
  • Page 492 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 493 Chrysler LLC 81-026-0948 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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